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Napoleon Reef

35 km²

Older residents dominate the population of Napoleon Reef, where the typical person is 59 years old. This small community of 130 people is far older than the national figure, with nearly a third of residents aged 65 and over. Most people live in detached houses and have a strong connection to the area, as very few have moved in the last five years. It is a place of high home ownership and stable, long-term households.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, and has far fewer children under 15. There is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (4.6%) compared to the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.3%), and those with overseas birthplaces make up 10% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.1%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%.

The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,859, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than the national figure, though very few people need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in their community, with a volunteer rate of 22.2% that is well above the national figure. This is also reflected in high rates of unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,625 and household income of $2,750, both of which are far above the national figures.

Homes are generally smaller than usual with 2.3 people per home. Most are couples without children (54.3%), and there are far fewer one-parent families or people living alone compared to the national average.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 55.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and nearly 28% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 15.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure. Common industries for workers include education and training, and health care and social assistance.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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